Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement Quiz

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What law did Martin Luther King Jr. and his supporters advocate for during the Civil Rights Movement?

Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was the famous speech that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

We Shall Overcome

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?

Abolished slavery in all U.S. territories

Why did some people want to hurt Martin Luther King Jr.?

Because he supported racial segregation

Why did Martin Luther King Jr. want to become a minister?

To gain political power

What was the main takeaway from Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

Peaceful protest is the way to advocate for civil rights

Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

Atlanta, Georgia

Why did Martin Luther King Jr. want to become a minister?

To have a platform to speak against injustice

What was the name of the law that Martin Luther King Jr. and his supporters advocated for during the Civil Rights Movement?

Voting Rights Act

What was one way Black and White people were NOT treated differently?

Voting rights

Test your knowledge about Martin Luther King Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, and key events such as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Learn about the laws advocated by MLK and the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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